nightstand

/ˈnaɪt.stænd/

Definitions

1. noun

A piece of furniture, typically a small table or cabinet, placed beside a bed for holding personal items such as books, glasses, or a phone.

“She kept her book on the nightstand next to her bed.”

2. verb

To place or position something beside a bed, typically using a nightstand.

“He nightstood his phone and glasses on the table.”

Synonyms

  • bedside table
  • side table

Antonyms

  • daybed